Category: Service robots
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RoboUP launches ‘the most intelligent and precise robotic lawn mower ever created’
RoboUP has launched what it describes as “the most intelligent and precise robot lawn mower ever created” – one that delivers “the perfect lawn” with a hands-free experience. Using cutting edge technology, AI intelligent design, and convenient app control, RoboUP revolutionizes lawn care for busy people. Now, maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn is automatic…
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Florida university opens Blendid robotic smoothie kiosk
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has opened an autonomous robotic smoothie kiosk from Blendid, a robotic food service solutions company. Antoinette Biffar, FGCU, says: “There is no denying the current robotics evolution in the food service industry, and we are thrilled to work with Blendid to give FGCU students access to these innovative, proven food…
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Stiga launches ‘world’s smartest’ autonomous lawn mower
Stiga, a European manufacturer and distributor of garden machinery and equipment, has launched its Stiga A1500 Autonomous Robot Mower. Stiga claims it is the “world’s smartest” autonomous law mower and the very first mower that combines RTK GPS with Stiga’s patented Active Guidance System (AGS) technology for a robust signal that runs sustainably, without stoppages…
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Bear Robotics launches ‘ultimate’ hospitality robot
Bear Robotics, a Silicon Valley-based innovator of hospitality robots, announces the launch of its new robot, Servi Plus, a service industry game-changer featuring increased capacity, enhanced user experience features, and the smoothest suspension engineering in the industry for transporting liquids and traversing ramps. With an expanded 88 lb (40 kg) payload and a 16+ dish…
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Bear Robotics unveils new service robot for hospitality industry
Bear Robotics is launching Servi, which it describes as “an innovative new robot set to revolutionise the food service industry”. Servi is designed to help hospitality and care home businesses, assisting staff by utilizing AI and autonomous robot technology to serve drinks and food and clear tables. This, in turn, allows waiting staff and care…
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EEVE says its robot remains unchallenged by Chinese imitator
A Belgian robotics startup called EEVE says a Chinese company has been trying to copy its little helper robot but has so far failed to replicate its quality. EEVE has built a robot it calls Willow (main picture), which mows the lawn, shreds and collects leaves, and can also be utilised as a security guard…
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Luxonis launches its first open source personal robot
Luxonis, a Colorado-based robotic vision platform, has launched rae, its first “fully-formed and high-powered personal robot”. Backed by a Kickstarter campaign to help support its development, rae sets itself apart by offering a multitude of features right out of the box, along with a unique degree of experimental programming potential that far exceeds other consumer…
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Chipotle pilots robots at key restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill, one of the largest restaurant chains in the US, is piloting advanced technologies such as robotics to enhance its employee and guest experience by streamlining operations and reducing friction. The company recently began piloting two new technologies in its restaurants to deliver precise forecasting, optimal quality, and increased convenience for digital guests.…
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Restaurant robots ‘can soon replace key jobs’, says report
Capterra research finds that three-quarters of restaurants are now using automation As labor shortages and rising costs continue to cut into profit margins, restaurants are looking for ways to improve their business model – and automation is increasingly looking like a viable solution. From conversational AI drive-thrus to full-service fry cook robots, the possibilities are…
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Ottonomy releases robot at Rome airport
Ottonomy, a maker of autonomous delivery robots, has launched Ottobot 2.0 at pier A of Terminal 1 at Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), in Italy. The autonomous delivery project is part of ADR’s long-term strategy, aimed at maintaining the highest levels of service and enhancing passengers’ experience using cutting edge technology and innovation. Emanuele Cala, VP…